7.1Intel AMT Overview
AIMB-766 supports Intel Active Management Technology 3.0. The hardware and firmware based solution (ICH9 DO only, for AIMB-766G2-00A1E sku only) is pow- ered by the system auxiliary power plane to remotely monitor networked systems. Intel AMT stores hardware and software information in non-volatile memory. Built-in management provides out-of-band management capabilities, allowing remote dis- covery and repair of systems after OS failures or when a system is powered down. Alert and event logging features detect problems to quickly reduce downtime, pro- actively blocking incoming threats, containing infected clients before they impact the network, and proactively notifying the user when critical software agents are removed.
Features:
!Out-of-Band system access
!Remote trouble-shooting and recovery
!Proactive alerting
!Remote HW and SW asset tracking
!Third-party nonvolatile storage
Intel AMT is a comprehensive solution that includes software support from top-tier security and management software vendors.
7.2Windows XP Intel ME (Management Engine) Interface Setup
Note! Before installing this driver, make sure the INF Drivers have been installed in your system. See Chapter 4 for information on installing the INF Drivers.
Insert the driver CD into your system's CD-ROM drive. Select the AMT folder then click setup in HECI folder to install ME interface
